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A20 MRL

1998 Mercedes-benz C

Black Petrol 2398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2024
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

53,665 mi
Last recorded53,665 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2023
Typical for 1998 Mercedes-benz C106,927 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA20 MRL
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,398cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2023 53,665 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 53,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 53,140 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 52,398 miles
Pass 14 May 2020 52,317 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 51,851 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 51,331 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 50,508 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 49,082 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 48,069 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 47,076 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 46,002 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 44,357 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 42,983 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 41,543 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 40,287 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 38,884 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 37,332 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 34,690 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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A20 MRL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

Across all 1998 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 106,927 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A20 MRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A20 MRL registered?

A20 MRL is a 1998 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is A20 MRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A20 MRL shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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